Man killed over inheritance

Man killed over inheritance

TANGERANG (JP): A man allegedly killed his elder brother with
a bamboo stick after a heated dispute over an inheritance on
Thursday, a relative said.

The relative, Suhendra, said at Tangerang General Hospital
that 29-year-old Holid, the suspect, and his 34-year-old brother,
Edy Rohendra, had often been involved in heated arguments.

But their parents' estate had worsened their relationship
recently, he added.

Holid, he explained, was jealous that their mother Rohmani had
entrusted the land certificates and car ownership documents to
Edy because he was the eldest son. Holid had asked Rohmani to
keep the documents herself but Edy insisted on keeping them.

"That morning, they were talking, but suddenly they started to
say harsh words. Holid then slapped Edy and Edy did the same to
Holid," he said.

Upset, Holid then grabbed a bamboo stick and reportedly used
it to hit and stab Edy.

Ciledug Police First Insp. Sujito said his men were
investigating the case. Holid has surrendered to the police.
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